Uses of Nirowin Tablet

Nirowin Tablet side effects

Common

Headache

Lightheadedness

How to use Nirowin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nirowin 2.6 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Nirowin Tablet works

Nirowin 2.6 mg Tablet is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload. It thus prevents/treats attacks of angina (chest pain).

Nirowin 2.6 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Nirowin 2.6 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Nirowin 2.6 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Nirowin 2.6 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nirowin 2.6 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Nirowin 2.6 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Nirowin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Nirowin 2.6 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Alternate Brands

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

FAQs

Q. Is Nirowin harmful?

Nirowin is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Nirowin a vasodilator?

Nirowin belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. It works by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the strain on the heart and making it easier to pump blood.

Q. What is Nirowin?

Nirowin belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators.

Q. Why does Nirowin cause a headache?

Headache is a side effect of Nirowin. The headache could be due to the dilation of cerebral arteries (those arteries supplying different parts of the brain). It usually disappears within several days of continued treatment.

Q. How does Nirowin relieve angina pectoris?

Nirowin belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. It acts by the release of nitric oxide which causes the dilatation (widening) of the blood vessels and relaxes the the muscles. This reduces the strain on the heart by making it easier to pump blood. In this manner, Nirowin relieves pain in angina pectoris.

Q. How does Nirowin reduce blood pressure?

Nirowin reduces the blood pressure by dilating the blood vessels and decreasing the workload of the heart. However, it is not used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Q. What does Nirowin treat?

Nirowin is used to prevent or stop angina pectoris (chest pain caused due to blockage of blood vessels of the heart). It is also used to stop spasms in the blood vessels of the heart.